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- Publish date: Thursday، 27 November 2025 Reading time: 1 min read
Ultimate Thanksgiving Feast Ideas: From Herb-Butter Turkey to Pumpkin Pie for a Memorable Celebration
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1. Herb-Butter Roast Turkey (Centerpiece)
A juicy golden turkey roasted with a garlic-herb butter under the skin.
Ingredients (summarized):
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Whole turkey (5–7 kg)
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Butter, garlic, thyme, rosemary, sage
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Onion, celery, carrots
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Salt & pepper, lemon
Key idea: Coat the turkey generously with herb butter under the skin → guaranteed juiciness.
2. Classic Turkey Gravy
Made from the turkey drippings.
Ingredients: pan drippings, flour, butter, chicken stock, salt & pepper.
3. Traditional Stuffing
Bread cubes, onions, celery, herbs, and broth baked until golden.
4. Creamy Mashed Potatoes
Yukon gold potatoes mashed with butter, warm cream, and a pinch of garlic.
5. Sweet Potato Casserole
Mashed sweet potatoes topped with pecans or marshmallows.
6. Green Bean Casserole
Green beans with mushroom sauce topped with crispy fried onions.
7. Cranberry Sauce
Simple and fresh — cranberries, sugar, orange zest, and a splash of water.
8. Honey-Glazed Carrots
Oven-roasted carrots with honey, butter, and thyme.
9. Dinner Rolls or Cornbread
Soft, buttery rolls to soak up the gravy.
10. Pumpkin Pie (or Pecan Pie)
The perfect warm+spiced ending.